Pavle Pepđonović, a great humanist and visionary. Former basketball player and basketball worker, entrepreneur, fan, and sports enthusiast.
The Mundial of Friendship is a life mission that originated in Ulcinj, driven by enthusiasm and love for sport. This event brings together people from different communities and promotes friendship through sports.
The idea was born on August 25, 2022, when two friends from Ulcinj, Ruždo Rudi Kashodža and Pavle Pepđonović, went to Split for the Hajduk match against Villarreal. During the journey, emotions and childhood memories inspired them to organize an event that would connect fans and sports lovers.
The first event was called "Ivan's Ulcinj Game" and took place from November 11, 2022, in Ulcinj. This event lasted three days and included the promotion of Ivan Gudelj's book, as well as the premiere of the documentary film "Ivan's Game."
The goals of the Mundial of Friendship include promoting sports values, strengthening community among people, and creating a platform for cultural exchange. The event aims to connect different communities through joint sports activities and events, thereby encouraging friendship and understanding among people.
"The concentration of such special energy, so many people, athletes, legends of different national and religious backgrounds, is something incredible."
"This event, which was designed by Pavle and his team – the entire organization and the whole of Ulcinj, is fantastic. They have created something that should serve as a model for how everything in and around sports functions in our region."
"Impressive – in a way, it’s a recognition of sports creativity. All of this should be more present in the population that follows sports..."
In life, you should have friends, not enemies; this event is proof of that."




























"What they have done is hard to achieve for anyone. For example, I haven't seen some people for 40 years—teammates and opponents."
"This event is phenomenally organized; hats off to the organizer. You meet all the athletes, friends for a lifetime."
"Impressive – in a way, it’s a recognition of sports creativity. All of this should be more present in the population that follows sports..."
In life, you should have friends, not enemies; this event is proof of that."
Grand Opening of the "Mundial of Friendship - 2 Ulcinj 2023"
Professor Ismet Karamanaga, host and guide in the Old Town.








































"The impressions are fantastic. I have seen many people I haven't seen in 30 or 40 years, and it's good to refresh my memories a bit. It couldn't be more beautiful, and what is happening here in Ulcinj is unreal." "
"It would be foolish to play and live without experiencing all of this. A big bravo to the hosts Pavle Pepđonović and Ulcinj for their hospitality!"
"Impressive – in a way, it’s a recognition of sports creativity. All of this should be more present in the population that follows sports..."
In life, you should have friends, not enemies; this event is proof of that."






















































